A boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, prompting an ongoing search and rescue operation by Vietnamese authorities. Officials are still working to establish the exact circumstances of the incident, and the number of people on board, casualties, or survivors has not yet been officially confirmed.

"In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam a few hours ago. Exact details of the incident are being ascertained as search and rescue operations by local authorities are ongoing," the embassy said.

According to initial reports, 32 Indian tourists were on board when the vessel overturned.

Vietnamese rescue teams are conducting search operations in the area while authorities work to account for all passengers and determine the cause of the accident. No official information has yet been released regarding the reason for the boat's capsize.

To assist affected families, the Indian Embassy has established dedicated control rooms in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Family members seeking information or assistance can contact the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City at +84 36 281 7930, +84 91 552 37 14, or +84 33 452 0414. The Hanoi control room can be reached at +84 91 308 9165.

The embassy said it remains available to respond to queries and provide support to those affected by the incident.

Sources: News 18